Individual Family Business/Org. Lifetime (Individual) Lifetime (Family) Giving Opportunities Redbank Valley Trails Association is an all volunteer, 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed in 2010 to develop and maintain the trail. The trail is privately owned. It is made available for public use at no cost. Donations are much appreciated. Giving opportunities include membership, participation in the Day of Giving in May, memorial contributions at varied giving levels (for shelters, bridges, benches, etc.) and donations of any amount mailed to RVTA. Volunteer work is welcomed: clean up and work project days, maintenance, Adopt-a-Trail and many other activities. Contact us or follow us on Facebook to see how you might join our terrific volunteers in developing and maintaining the trail. Adopt-a-Trail Membership Board of Directors RVTA has 51 miles of trails to maintain and monitor. The Adopt-a-Trail Program is a plan to make sure every mile is getting proper attention. All users are strongly encouraged to pick up trash and address minor issues or report problems they see anywhere on the trails. Membership is not required to use and enjoy the 4-season non-motorized trails, but is appreciated. Visit our website to download a membership form. RVTA’s Board of Directors meets on the 1st Monday of each month at 7 PM unless otherwise announced. Members and visitors are invited to attend. Even months New Bethlehem Presbyterian Church 403 Penn St., New Bethlehem Odd months Brookville Presbyterian Church 100 White St., Brookville $10 (Annually) $25 (Annually) $50 (Annually) $150 (One-time) $350 (One-time) The Annual Peanut Butter Festival 5K Winter hikes and cross country skiing History and scenic beauty If you would like to adopt a section of the trail, please see what is available on our website under the Adopt-a-Trail section and then contact us to register. Do you or your group have a project you’d like to do? RVTA welcomes scout and service projects. Contact us for details as to how you can help us improve the trails. Trail Quick Facts Trail Rules, Safety and Etiquette Trail Links • The trail follows Redbank Creek for 41.5 miles thru undeveloped, natural areas and several towns. • Connects with Armstrong Trail at Mile Post 0 (Allegheny River) and Brookville at MP 41.5. • Sligo Spur extends 9 miles from Lawsonham at MP 6 to one mile south of Sligo. • The trail is now privately owned and open for non- motorized public use. • Rail corridor was built in 1870’s by Allegheny Valley Rail Road as the Driftwood Low Grade. • Maintains less than 1% grade throughout, except at Middle Run Rd. at MP 21.76 (steep 8-9% grade) and Sligo Spur up to 3% in places. • It begins at an elevation of 825.4’ above sea level at the Redbank Creek’s confluence with the Allegheny River and rises to 1220.0’ at Mile Post 41.5 • There are 9 stone arches, 3 tunnels and many bridges. • The tunnels are: • Long Point at MP 8.4 644 ft., masonry & brick entrances, curved natural rock interior. Unimproved, travel at own risk. • Climax at MP 17.05 608 ft. - brick and stone lined, on a curved alignment. • Brookville at MP 41.11 754 feet, brick and stone lined. (Closed) • Natural resource-based industries, rail stations and facilities existed along the corridor, including coke ovens, coal mines, furniture, pottery, glass, tile and brick works. • Lumber and gas industries, as well as a peanut butter factory (MP 20.53) still exist. • Improvements to the trail began in July 2010 and are continuing. General • Trail use is at your own risk. Services are limited. • Non-authorized motorized use is prohibited. • See website for ADA/Other Power Driven Mobility Device policy. • Open from dawn to dusk. • Check website for current conditions and trail alerts. • Please do not litter. Pack out what you pack in. • Park in designated areas only. Do not block residents or gates. • Respect private property. Access trail at designated locations. • Stay within trail corridor and on the trail. • Do not approach wildlife (bears, deer, snakes, etc.). • During hunting season (Sept. to March), use caution, wear blaze orange. • Ticks are prevalent. Take precautions. • Written permission must be obtained before placing geocaches on trail. Geocaches must be placed in an area that does not present a safety hazard. • Report maintenance problems or hazards to 814-275-3421, 814-275-1718, [email protected], www.redbankvalleytrails.org or on Facebook. • Bridges may be slippery when wet. Bicycling • Helmets are recommended. • Keep to the right except when passing. • Alert others when passing. Announce “passing on your left.” • Adjust speed to weather conditions, traffic and ability. • Stop, look and proceed with caution at road intersections. • Using a light in tunnels is recommended. Pet & Horse Owners • Dogs must be leashed at all times. • Remove waste from trail. • Horses are allowed only in designated areas yet to be determined. Cross Country Skiing • Walkers – avoid walking in set ski tracks. Camping • Permitted in designated areas only. • No fires are permitted. Train passengers at Alcola Park in the 1950’s Coke ovens along the Redbank Creek at MP 19 Markers on many of our bridges memorialize or honor people important to the area’s history. Also watch for sculptures and art we are placing along the trail. Armstrong Trail www.armstrongrailstotrails.org Baker Trail www.rachelcarsontrails.org/bt North Country Trails www.northcountrytrail.org Erie to Pittsburgh Trails Alliance www.eriepittsburghtrail.org Allegheny Valley Trails Association www.avta-trails.org Rail 66 Country Trail www.rail-66.com Last train through the valley on November 5, 2007 History Along The Trail Bridges - Arches - Tunnels MP 0 MP 6 MP 14.8 MP 15 MP 17 MP 17.1 MP 19 MP 19.2 MP 20.28 MP 20.6 MP 22.3 MP 22.95 MP 24 MP 34 MP 35.63 MP 35.63 MP 35.96 MP 38.7 Depot Street Redbank Coaling Tower Lawsonham Station St. Charles Refractory Tornado of 1860 Climax Brick Plant Climax Tunnel Coke Ovens New Bethlehem Tile Company New Bethlehem Beer, Milk or Peanut Butter Fishbasket Native American Indian Village Oak Ridge Turntable Hawthorn Pottery Summerville Station Gristmill Moore Road Terror on the Bridge Rachel Carson Bridge Puckerty Joe Settlement Brookville History at Trailhead Brookville Tunnel and two bridges to the east are closed until further notice. Bridges may be slippery. We recommend using lights in tunnels. At Middle Run Rd. (MP 21.76) steeply sloped ramps (8-9%) replace a bridge. Runs pass under stone arches. Mile 1.02 7.33 8.42 10.25 11.94 14.90 17.05 19.02 B0.30 19.81 20.53 21.76 22.27 22.85 24.77 26.47 28.68 30.76 31.43 35.63 35.92 37.18 37.96 39.28 41.00 41.11 41.21 41.28 S0.92 S1.02 S6.81 Length 65’ 644’ 56’ 608’ 220’ 45’ 57’ 31’ 57’ 221’ 57’ 212’ 267’ 240’ 36’ 212’ 51’ 60’ 46’ Crosses Mortimer Run Buck Lick Run Tunnel (Open) Rock Run Middle Run Leatherwood Run Tunnel Long Run Redbank Creek Truitts Run Leasure Run/ Keck Ave. Middle Run Road Town Run Oak Ridge Rd. Pine Run no name run Patton Run Redbank Creek Beaver Run Redbank Creek Redbank Creek Rattlesnake Run Redbank Creek Coder Run Redbank Creek Tunnel (Closed) Sandy Lick Creek Private Road Wildcat Run Wildcat Run Cherry Run Bridge/Tunnel Name Covered Bridge stone arch (#266) Long Point stone arch (#265) stone arch (#264) Nathan Gourley Memorial Bridge (#263) Climax stone arch (#262) Trail Volunteer/ Bostonia branch station stone arch (#261) John Galt Bridge (#260) no bridge (#259) ramps Justin Burkett Memorial Bridge (#258) Ray Doverspike Memorial Bridge (#257) Adam Mohney Br. (#256) stone arch (#254) stone arch (#253) Darl L. Kennemuth Memorial Bridge (#252) bridge (#251) Rev. Dr. Joseph Mateer Mem. Bridge (#250) Rachel Carson Memorial Bridge (#249) culvert (#248) Dr. Nicholas J. Pozza Memorial Bridge (#247) Bea Willeumier Memorial Bridge (#246) (Rose Siding) bridge (#245) Brookville Tunnel closed bridge (#244) closed bridge (#243) bridge bridge bridge Redbank Valley Trails Redbank Valley Trail Map & Information Guide 2019/2020 Edition Phone: Email: Website: Facebook: 814-275-3421 or 814-275-1718 [email protected] www.redbankvalleytrails.org RedbankValleyTrails Bike The Trail! Contact Us The Redbank Valley Trail is located approximately an hour northeast of Pittsburgh in beautiful Western Pennsylvania. Redbank Valley Trails Association 79 76 70 80 422 28 Pittsburgh Erie Redbank Valley Trail New York Maryland W. Va. Ohio 301 Broad Street | New Bethlehem, PA | 16242 Photo credits: Map and Guide designed by: Sissy Rutkowski Photography, Dennis Morgan Collection, Sandy Mateer, Gordon Barrows, Rhett Atwood TechReady Professionals www.TechReadyPro.com 814-275-6714 (#) represents Rail Road identification number AT MILE 21.1 Walk, bike or jog right in! FULL MENU AVAILABLE ALL DAY Monday – Sunday: 9am – 7pm 945 Broad St., New Bethlehem 814-275-SUBS Sligo Spur Towns Along The Trail Brookville, county seat of Jefferson County, is located at Mile Post 41 of the Redbank Valley Trail. It is home to the Jefferson County History Center, restaurants, hotels, services, shopping and the annual Western PA Laurel Festival each summer. The Brookville Historic District, Brookville Presbyterian Church and Manse, Gray-Taylor House, Joseph E. Hall House and Phillip Taylor House are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on a walking tour. Located at the midpoint (MP 20.12) of the Redbank Valley Trails, New Bethlehem is the southern gateway to the PA Wilds and the Lumber Heritage Region. It is home to many grand historic homes and churches, the Peanut Butter Festival in Mid- September, Gumtown Park, kayak launch, many restaurants, services and shopping. Dona’s, Hunter’s Moon Lodge and Brick House B&Bs are nearby in South Bethlehem, Climax and Oak Ridge. Sligo is one mile north of MP9 on SR68. It was long involved in the coal industry and was formerly a busy rail town. Sligo has a gas station, Union Pool Park and limited services. Rimersburg’s business district is not on the trail. Main St. is less than 1 mile from the south via 3 routes from SR861. Rimersburg has Avalon Guest House, several restaurants, a grocery store, gas station, banks and shopping. For More Information About The Area: Located at Mile Post 34, Summerville is on the west side of Jefferson Co. It has a restaurant, outfitter and service station on SR 28. Hawthorn is home to the United Valley Soccer Association at Mile Post 24. It is the former home of Hawthorn Pottery. A kayak launch is located to the east of the Walker Flat Road bridge near the circle. Brookville Settled: 1797 Incorporated: 1830 Population: 3905 Lat.: 41.159654 Long.: -79.080276 Elevation: 1,239 ft New Bethlehem Settled: 1840 Incorporated: 1853 Population: 989 Lat.: 41.003302 Long.: -79.330935 Elevation: 1,077 ft Sligo Settled: 1828 Incorporated: 1878 Population: 684 Lat.: 41.107700 Long.: -79.493350 Elevation: 1,267 ft Rimersburg Settled: 1829 Incorporated: 1853 Population: 901 Lat.: 41.041667 Long.: -79.5025 Elevation: 1,480 ft Summerville Settled: 1812 Incorporated: 1887 Population: 525 Lat.: 41.116428 Long.: -79.188391 Elevation: 1,185 ft Hawthorn Incorporated: 1916 Population: 495 Lat.: 41.020621 Long.: -79.274163 Elevation: 1,094 ft Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce 278 Main Street Brookville, PA 15825 814-849-8448 www.brookvillechamber.com Redbank Renaissance New Bethlehem area and trail town information. 814-275-1718 www.redbankren.org PA Wilds Things to do, outdoor recreation, events, lodging and more. www.pawilds.com PA Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau 2801 Maplevale Road Brookville, PA 15825 814-849-5197 www.VisitPaGo.com Clarion County Trails Association 330 Main Street Clarion, PA 16214 [email protected] www.cla riontrails.com Redbank Valley Park Campground near mile 22.3 www.redbankvalleypark.com 814-365-5924 Redbank Valley Visitor, Community Information and links to other sites. [email protected] www.RedbankValley.org Redbank Valley Chamber of Commerce 309 Broad Street, Suite 2 New Bethlehem, PA 16242 814-275-3929 www.newbethlehemarea.com Places to Stay 4365 Climax Rd. Climax, PA 16242 Bus.: 814-275-3153 Cell: 412-983-1122 www.huntersmoonlodgebandb.com Hunter’s Moon Lodge and Bed & Breakfast 595 Oak Ridge Rd. Oak Ridge, PA 16245 814-227-3567 [email protected] www.brickhousebandb.com The Brick House Bed & Breakfast 214 Grant St. New Bethlehem, PA 16242 (South Bethlehem) 814-316-1981 [email protected] https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32898169?s=51 Dona’s Colonial Inn Blocks from Redbank Trail parts.service.rentals. 101 N. Brady St. DuBois, PA 814.371.2555 Towns Near The Trail Climax Tunnel Photo Credit: Dennis Morgan HOME STYLE COOKING, PIES & CATERING Lots of Good Food at a Reasonable Price Mon-Weds 7am – 7pm Sat. 6am – 3pm Th - Fri 7am – 8pm Sun 7am – 2pm 341 Broad St. 814-275-4554 EVERMOORE’S RESTAURANT